2 hours ago Man City's major change reaps instant rewards as Rico Lewis question answered

Latest Manchester City news as the Blues prepare for Champions League action against Sparta Prague and reflect on a dramatic Premier League victory over Wolves

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3 hours ago 'Man City continue to divide opinion – but they are making the title race interesting'

JEREMY CROSS COLUMN: Manchester City will continue to divide opinion - but you have to give them credit for making the Premier League title race interesting this season as another last minute goal saved three points

Politics

3 hours ago Premier League will not review Saudi Newcastle deal after Bin Salman claims

State’s de facto leader allegedly approved 2022 takeoverPremier League believes its rules have not been brokenThe Premier League sees no reason to review the legality of Newcastle United’s takeover by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund after reports of crown prince Mohammed bin Salman’s extensive involvement in the deal.A set of leaked WhatsApp messages from the former Newcastle minority co-owner Amanda Staveley obtained by the Telegraph suggest the buyout hinged on the approval of Bin Salman, the kingdom’s de facto leader. Although the £305m takeover led by Saudi’s Public Investment Fund in 2022 was approved only once the Premier League received “legally binding assurances” that the Saudi state would not control Newcastle, it is understood the governing body will not be re-examining ...

Politics

3 hours ago Premier League make financial vote decision before imminent meeting amid Man City case verdict

Premier League news as clubs will discuss potential rule changes over associated party transactions and shareholder loans following Manchester City verdict last month

Politics

4 hours ago Refereeing conspiracy theories are nonsense but stem from valid fears | Jonathan Wilson

As fans lose control of the sport and clubs they love to mega-rich owners, they turn instead on a familiar enemy: officialsSign up to Soccer with Jonathan Wilson hereAnother weekend, another slew of wearying arguments about VAR and refereeing. At Bournemouth, Arsenal fans called the referee Robert Jones “a cheat” and chanted that the Premier League was “corrupt”. On social media, the outrage was even greater. Fans have always complained about referees, of course, but traditionally they called them “blind” and dismissed them as “wankers” or “bastards”. Then came the “You’re not fit to referee” song; the cries of systemic corruption, though, are relatively new.Perhaps this is just the world we live in, one of distortions and paranoia, shaped by a diverse range of populist cynics from José...

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5 hours ago Joshua Zirkzee given Man United escape route as Sir Jim Ratcliffe sent £37m transfer instruction

Joshua Zirkzee has struggled to impress since joining Manchester United in the summer, scoring just one goal in eight Premier League appearances

Economics

5 hours ago Aaron Ramsdale's dad risks wrath of Arsenal fans with reaction to Bournemouth defeat

Nick Ramsdale, who has previously been outspoken about Mikel Arteta, made his feelings clear after Bournemouth's Premier League win on Saturday to leave many Arsenal supporters furious

Sport

7 hours ago I saw what Man City players really thought of Arsenal title twist as they left Wolves amid VAR drama

Manchester City took a big step ahead of rivals Arsenal in the early stages of the Premier League title race as they beat Wolves with a late winner.

Sport

7 hours ago Arsenal need response and Celtic have it tough – Champions League talking points

Arsenal host Shakhtar Donetsk, while Premier League leaders Liverpool travel to Leipzig and Celtic take on Atalanta.

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